Principal Relay Protection Engineer at Sperton

Sweden, Maine, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Apr, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Relay protection design, Commissioning, Troubleshooting, Protection settings, Selectivity studies, Electrical power engineering, IED platforms, ABB, Hitachi Energy, Siemens, Schneider, FAT, SAT, Technical documentation, Power system behavior

Industry

Staffing and Recruiting

Description

Level: 4 – Expert Location: Västerås, Sweden (onsite preferred; some remote within Sweden possible) Scope: Full Time (100%) Period: 2026-05-15 to 2026-11-14 (Extension possible) Language: Swedish and English (fluent in both spoken and written – mandatory) Application deadline: 2026-04-24 Role Overview We are looking for a Principal Relay Protection Engineer for one of our clients to support multiple ongoing projects in the Control & Protection Engineering team in Västerås. In this expert role, you will develop high-quality relay protection solutions for substations in the transmission and distribution grid, perform protection settings and selectivity studies, review technical documentation, and provide support during FAT/SAT and troubleshooting. What You’ll Do Develop relay protection solutions (Hitachi Energy, GE, Siemens) Perform protection settings calculations and selectivity studies Review drawings, signal lists, and technical documentation Support project managers, test leads, and installation teams Participate in FAT/SAT and assist with troubleshooting in delivery projects Who You Are Must-Have Requirements: Degree in Electrical Power Engineering or equivalent Significant experience in relay protection design, commissioning, or troubleshooting Strong understanding of power system behavior and protection principles Familiarity with IED platforms (ABB/Hitachi Energy, Siemens, Schneider) Fluent in spoken and written Swedish and English (mandatory) Valid SSG-Entré certificate Ability to work primarily onsite in Västerås (some remote within Sweden possible) Nice to Have: Knowledge of SvK (Svenska kraftnät) and Vattenfall standards, processes, and technical requirements About Sperton This Position is Sponsored by Sperton Global, a recruitment and consulting company with an international reach. We are committed to helping our clients achieve success in their hiring processes, finding the right people for the right positions.

Responsibilities

The Principal Relay Protection Engineer will develop high-quality relay protection solutions and perform protection settings and selectivity studies for transmission and distribution grids. They will also review technical documentation and provide support during FAT/SAT and troubleshooting for delivery projects.